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The unofficial end of summer has come and gone, but there’s still plenty of time for backyard parties and, more importantly, Sunday football gatherings around the big screen. Whether you’re serving up burgers or dogs, don’t forget hearty sides beyond potato chips. We’ve rounded up Food Network’s top five baked bean recipes — perfect on their own or on top of game-day classics.

4. Infineon Raceway Baked Beans – Guy’s not a huge fan of baked beans because they’re so sweet, so he created this dish, which is a hybrid of chili and baked beans — so the beans will still have some texture and they won’t be as sweet.

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Recipe of the Day: Sangria Slushie What happens when your favorite Spanish beverage meets your favorite childhood drink? Sangria 2.0. Thanks to some clever homemade red wine ice cubes and a blender, you truly can feel like a kid again while still (sort of) acting like an adult.

Recipe of the Day: 30-Minute Banana Pudding Layer on the comfort without feeling weighed down with this warm-weather-appropriate treat. Stir sour cream into the cooked pudding to give this classic dessert a rich creaminess that can't be beat.

This cheese sauce is so perfect, you’ll want to put it on everything! It all starts with perfecting our simple technique for making a roux. Sponsored by @mccormickspice.

Recipe of the Day: Giada's Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing Ensure your grilled chicken is anything but bland with a lemon juice marinade. Giada's simple sauce, made with a cup of fresh basil, will guarantee the meat is moist and flavorful. You might even feel like you've escaped to Italy with all that aromatic basil — at least that's how Giada feels.